• IHAF Wrapped

    December 20, 2023

    • by IHAF Staff

    One of our favorite things to do at year-end is look back at the events, presentations, and online resources our members tapped most. (Why should Spotify have all the fun?) Here are a few of your favorites in 2023:

         • New Assortment of Org Charts     Download     • Updated Job Profiles          …

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  • Four Truths About Corporate YouTubes

    October 23, 2023

    Social media is here to stay, but that doesn’t mean you need to be on every single platform available. Your time and budget are limited so you should spend it where you’ll get the most impact.

    We get asked a lot about how to make the most of corporate YouTube pages and our response is often: don’t …

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  • In-House Data: Fact or Fiction?

    October 16, 2023

    I’m going to be honest with you, which I always am but this time it’s scary honesty. There are a lot of in-house agency research reports out there. And not all of them contain data that are close to the integrity of the studies IHAF publishes—the next of which drops at the IHAF conference on …

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  • Sonic Branding 101

    October 02, 2023

    Most marketers are aware that the number of audio touchpoints by which consumers engage (voice-enabled devices, social media, etc.), is increasing. We are less familiar, however, with the research and creative process that goes into creating a unique brand sound.

    Even some of the language can be …

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  • What’s Your Purpose?

    September 25, 2023

    • by IHAF Staff

    Everyone needs a sense of purpose. Purpose provides direction. It helps us prioritize. And it brings much-needed meaning to daily tasks.

    For in-house agencies, purpose is especially important because it helps us stay focused on the type of work we should be doing as opposed to being sidetracked by …

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  • Creativity Is Calling … Enter Your Work!

    May 08, 2023

    • by Olivia Brown, IHAF

    Your in-house agency is your company’s creative heartbeat. You develop innovative campaigns, supporting assets, and sharp messaging that compels your audience to act. Time after time you reach consumers in new ways while supporting the same brand—and that’s no easy feat. Your team’s work and …

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  • 3 Tips for Stronger Data Storytelling

    March 20, 2023

    How do you tell a story with data? You start by making sure the key message is clear to your audience.

    In-house agencies are often asked to perform miracles and turning data into visuals is no exception. It’s a common experience: your internal client needs an infographic but instead of …

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  • 7 Must-Have Resources for 2023

    January 09, 2023

    • by Olivia Brown, IHAF

    There’s no shortage of quality content out there. But who has time to sift through the surplus to surface the actual gems? At IHAF, we know you’re busy. That’s why we compiled the following list of must-have resources for 2023. Skills training, operating practices, org charts and more, these member …

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  • Reunited...And It Felt So Good

    December 05, 2022

    • by Olivia Brown, IHAF

    It’s been a few short weeks since the 2022 IHAF Conference & Awards, where nearly 300 in-house professionals gathered to get real about the state of the industry. In the wake of the event, conferencegoers have had a lot to say about what it meant to be together again.

    • “There was a warmth and …

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  • Getting to Yes: One Team’s Success Story

    November 14, 2022

    • by Bonny Block and Ray Samuels, Wripple

    Ah, 2020…a year to remember. Most of us endured significant changes in how we work. But what if your business became almost unrecognizable? More than almost any other, the restaurant industry faced a moment where quick thinking and innovation were the only paths to survival. 

    IHAF supplier member, …

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